Yankees, Blue Jays pursue CJ Abrams as shortstop trade target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are both looking to acquire a new shortstop, with CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals emerging as a prime candidate. Yankees' Anthony Volpe has struggled, while Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez is not performing well. Abrams, who has two years of club control remaining, could be available if the Nationals falter this season. ESPN reports a low chance of a trade happening, with the Yankees and Blue Jays considered strong candidates among teams seeking a shortstop.
- •Yankees and Blue Jays need shortstop upgrades.
- •CJ Abrams is a trade candidate from the Nationals.
- •Anthony Volpe and Andres Gimenez are underperforming.
- •Abrams has two additional years of club control.
- •ESPN suggests low likelihood of Abrams being traded.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Blue Jays to battle for star shortstop in trade to replace Anthony Volpe or Andres Gimenez
"The AL East rivals could both use an upgrade at a key spot.
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